CVE-2025-8038 CSP frame-src was not correctly enforced for paths

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Thunderbird failed to enforce Content Security Policy frame-src restrictions for paths, allowing bypass of security controls.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2025-8038?

CVE-2025-8038 is a critical vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 22 Jul 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Thunderbird ignored paths when checking the validity of navigations in a frame. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 141, Firefox ESR 140.1, Thunderbird 141, and Thunderbird 140.1.

Weakness: CWE-345

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-8038?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8038?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2025-8038 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-8038 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-cv9p-3pfj-w864, UBUNTU-CVE-2025-8038.

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